2019 BMW I8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
22
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 BMW I8
The 2019 BMW I8 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 22 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2019 BMW I8
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2019 BMW I8, potentially affecting up to 3,779 vehicles.
Recall 19V599000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
| 139 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
Consequence: A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 19V599000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 139 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
Consequence: A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 18V652000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 3,501 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a...
Consequence: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 BMW I8
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW I8.
Safety Rating for the 2019 BMW I8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 BMW I8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 BMW I8
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 22 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 BMW I8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B651819 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
WHIRRING NOISE IN VEHICLE HEARD BETWEEN THE SUBWOOFERS WHEN LOUD MUSIC PLAYING: The customer states that there are whirring noises heard from behind the front seats when loud music is playing. It is heard coming from between the two subwoofers, behind the rear cupholder.
B651819 — SEATS
WHIRRING NOISE IN VEHICLE HEARD BETWEEN THE SUBWOOFERS WHEN LOUD MUSIC PLAYING: The customer states that there are whirring noises heard from behind the front seats when loud music is playing. It is heard coming from between the two subwoofers, behind the rear cupholder.
B651819 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WHIRRING NOISE IN VEHICLE HEARD BETWEEN THE SUBWOOFERS WHEN LOUD MUSIC PLAYING: The customer states that there are whirring noises heard from behind the front seats when loud music is playing. It is heard coming from between the two subwoofers, behind the rear cupholder.
B121419 — POWER TRAIN
The fault memory lock in Digital Motor Electronics (DME) control unit was not activated. An activated lock would prevent the manual deletion of permanent fault codes. The DME fault memory lock has not been set.
B330219 — STEERING
The drivability/steering behavior appears inconsistent. Rear axle stiffening plate.
B540419 — STRUCTURE
CRACKING NOISE FROM ROOF OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES . A cracking noise can be heard from the roof area while driving over rough roads. The noise can only be heard when the top is fully closed. Interference between the convertible top hinge and adjustment stop screw.
B540419 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CRACKING NOISE FROM ROOF OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES . A cracking noise can be heard from the roof area while driving over rough roads. The noise can only be heard when the top is fully closed. Interference between the convertible top hinge and adjustment stop screw.
B540419 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CRACKING NOISE FROM ROOF OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES . A cracking noise can be heard from the roof area while driving over rough roads. The noise can only be heard when the top is fully closed. Interference between the convertible top hinge and adjustment stop screw.
B170318 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE "TOP UP COOLANT" (I12). The top up coolant message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166).
B170318 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE "TOP UP COOLANT" (I12). The top up coolant message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166).
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 BMW I8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW I8
- 2014 BMW I8 — 1 complaint
- 2015 BMW I8 — 4 complaints
- 2016 BMW I8 — 4 complaints
- 2017 BMW I8 — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW I8 — 0 complaints
- 2019 BMW I8 (current)
- 2020 BMW I8 — 1 complaint